Western Military Academy - Recall Yearbook (Alton, IL)

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MEMORIAL GATE Main Entrance to Campus - - Barracks in the Background

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YES, THE STAFF HAD PROBLEMS The book is finished now. We can laugh at the problems that we met. For example, do you remem- ber that blizzard on March 1st? We do. That was the day set for our outdoor Recall’ ' pictures. Boon- shaft. Allen, and Costello saw the humor of white ducks in a snow storm and engaged in a little sword play. But the pictures were taken just the same. THE MEMBERS OF THE SEN I □ R CLASS PRESENT THE 1953 RECALL AS A RECORD OF THEIR FINAL EVENTFUL YEAR AT WESTERN MILITARY ACADEMY When we Seniors entered Western, we were very much like the big. raw. undeveloped athlete. Our potentialities were small and great, our efforts weak and strong - - but one thing was sure. We did not know how to produce in the various phases of school life, but we hoped that we might learn. For us Western has been coach, dietitian, teacher, advisor, friend. It has been the guiding force that has built us into well-proportioned individuals. In academics, we have learned to think in terms of facts instead of un- stable opinions and conclusions. In military training, we have acquired discipline and leadership, with- out which we cannot control ourselves, much less others. Athletics have brought us the thrill of competition, team-work, and physical coordination. Social life and activities have given fun and relaxation, sharper wits, and a means of self-expression. Just as a coach trains his athletes. Western has developed us. For the athlete, the challenge is a sports contest, to win or to lose. For us, as we prepare to leave this familiar campus, the challenge is LIFE.

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UPPER FIELD AND BARRACKS - - Scene of sports games and home for nine months CLOCK TOWER. MAIN BUILDING - - Where bugles blow and cadets rush to classes